The Dynamics of Masculinity in Contemporary Spanish Culture :: <P>This collection of essays explores cultural phenomena that are shaping masculine identities in contemporary Spain, asking and striving to answer these compelling questions: what does it mean to be a man in present-day Spain? How has masculinity evolved since Franco’s dictatorship? What are the dynamics of masculinity in contemporary Spanish culture? How has hegemonic masculinity been contested in cultural productions...

Doctor Who: a brief history of the male companions

Hegemonic Masculinity: achieves what patriarchy fails to achieve: it offers a nuanced account of the processes and relationalities of femininity-masculinity and male power while staying local to the notions of gender and sexual ideology, and male dominance. Hegemonic masculinity not only succeeds in signalling the multiple, contested character of male practices; it does so in the context of larger formations of gender structure (Whitehead 90).

Our action on domestic violence is like throwing popcorn at the Taliban

5/26/16 - Hegemony is the means by which those with power maintain it&hegemonic masculinity is one term used to explain male dominance. We lack courage or leadership to tackle the big issues in Australia. No policy or amount of money will come near addressing DV until we face sexism head on. Everywhere. Not over there, but here. In our houses&in our hearts&in our heads…